Outdoor Play

The sun has finally made its way back to St. Louis after almost a week or so of rain, with it came high 80's mid 90's temperatures too. We just had to get outside last night after dinner, it was so beautiful and Matt just loves being outdoors. We recently bought some backyard toys off of Craig's List and he just gets so excited to play with them. Enjoy on only 3 more days left of school for me, then SUMMER VACATION.

The joys of teething

What a face

Peek-a-boo...

... I see you
Down the slide

Trying to climb back up the slide, he was actually pretty good at this

Me and my boy

Matt's first shower, he just loves the water

Last weekend, Brian and I had a date night at the Cardinal's game. It was a great game, our pitcher hit a grand slam!!!

Playdate and Spirit Fest

Matt and Mommy riding the train at Spiritfest

Me and my boy with his Nemo that he won at the carnival game

Matt at dinner with a whole piece of bread in his mouth

He is so cute when he scrunches his nose

Laughing in the car

Jessica (8 months) and Matt (10 months) on their first play date

Playing outside on the deck

Tracy and Jessica and Brian and Matt (Brian and Tracy went to high school together)

10 Months

Holy cow, 10 months. I can't believe it. We finally have teeth... two on the bottom and almost one on the top. More are coming that is for sure, Matt drools all the time and you can tell he is in pain. Hopefully it will soon pass. Other than teeth, Matt is doing great. He is all over the place, he is crawling and cruising on all of my furniture. Matt can pull himself on everything and is very fast, it won't be long before he walks alone. His personality is really starting to shine through, he knows he is cute and is such a ham when we are out. He will randomly laugh at us and it is so cute when he scrunches his nose. Matt is doing very well with his sippy cup and solid foods, loves all fruit, cheese, and yogurt. Enjoy the pics of our little man on the move.

Playing with his "new" toys that Mommy got him from the baby sale

Cheese!!!
Love watching him sleep

Riding on his new toy... look at all that drool

Playing with his fridge farm while Mommy cooks dinner

One of his favorite places to play

Trying to see if he can crawl through

Matt walking with his new toy

Pushing his shopping cart

My First Mother's Day

This year Mother's Day had a whole new meaning. Being a mom is the best job in the world and I just love my son. Sunday started with Brian getting up with Matt and letting me sleep in (extra sleep, the best gift ever). Then we headed to church and lunch with our baby. For dinner we headed to the in-laws. All in all it was a good day, later that week I got the Willow Tree Mommy and Child statue, I love it!! Happy Late Mother's Day to all the wonderful mommies out there.

Me and my boy

Eating some cantaloupe at lunch
Playing with Carter, Gary's new dog

Brian taking a nap on Mother's Day, he was tired since he got up early ;)

Me feeding Matt on Mother's Day, the job never ends :)

Marissa's Graduation

The first weekend in May was graduation at Maryville, which meant Brian had to be on campus. But this year it was extra special since Marissa graduated. The outdoor ceremony was very nice and the weather was beautiful. We are so proud, Congratulations Girl.

The Graduate

Marissa with Mom and Dad
Matt and Aunt Girl at lunch

Our handsome little man

Brian and his baby sister

If YOU were testing how to make picture slideshows online, wouldn't you make one of Matt too?

Jamie's Bridal Shower

Matt and I got to go to Jamie's bridal shower in Ohio last weekend. It was a beautiful shower, Jamie and Ken got a ton of stuff. Can't believe the wedding is almost here, only about 2 more months.

Stephanie (my cousin) and Me with our babies, Maddie and Matty

Waving bye-bye

What a face

Trying to help open gifts

On the move Matty and Aunt Jacki

Jamie and her bridesmaids

Me, Jamie, and Jacki

2nd cousins, Maddie and Matt

Future Mr. and Mrs. Grano

Eating some watermelon

Visit to Ohio

Last weekend Matt and I flew to Ohio to visit my family. They were all so excited to see Matt, so much has changed since Christmas, they couldn't believe how big he is getting and how much his personality has kicked in.

Playing with grandpa by the window

Always a happy camper
You talking to me?

Visiting with Stephanie (my cousin) and her little girl, Maddie (she was born in January)

Trying to steal my peanuts on the air plane. (Side note, he did great on all flights, he is such a good flyer)

Matt and GG

Great Grandpa and Grandma, we stayed at their house one night. They loved having little man around.

Aunt Jamie and Aunt Jacki

Great Grandpa and Matt had matching hair styles (talk about bed head)

I caught my grandpa dancing with Matt, too cute